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Continuing Education

How do I report my CEs?

Please use our new MyCEApp.com. (If it's your first time using this link CLICK HERE)

Contact AIBD Certification Director Rusty Hudnet (certification@aibd.org) for your username and password if it's your first use of the new app. You already have an account set up, and Rusty can help you access it.

Education certificates can also be submitted by fax, email, or U.S. Mail, as they always have been.

  1. Faxing toll-free to 866-204-0293
  2. Mail to 110 Front Street Suite #300 Jupiter, FL 33477
  3. Email certification@aibd.org.

What are the standards?

Recertification requires (8.0) credits total per year. (5.0) Primary credits at a minimum and (3.0) Elective credits need to be submitted during your Certification time frame. Of the 8.0 required credits, AIBD policy requires at least (5.0) of the credits to be obtained through learning based on a job analysis and the Certified Professional Building Designer (CPBD) program blueprint. These are referred to as ‘Primary Credits.’
·       1.0 CE is required on the topics of Business Administration or Business Practices.
·       1.0 CE is required for education on the Design Processes.
·       3.0 CE is required on the topics of Building Design or Building Sciences.
The differences are referenced in the section “What can I get credit for?” on page 8.

The annual time frame begins when the individual becomes certified, not necessarily when their AIBD membership renews. If a new Certified Member is already certified, is an architect, engineer or registered residential designer in the State of Nevada, the certification and membership effective and expiration dates will be the same. Otherwise, there is a pretty good chance a member’s renewal date is different than their recertification date.

Download the CE Policy [Click Here]

How does recertification work?

NCBDC’s primary purpose is to certify professional level building designers. The basic credential is called the Certified Professional Building Designer (CPBD) and is a prerequisite for many AIBD positions and programs. All CPBDs must earn 8.0 continuing education units (credits) each year in order to recertify and to continue using the NCBDC certification mark and CPBD designation.

Individuals who do not meet the recertification educational requirement will have their credential revoked and given 36 months to rectify the situation. After 36 months, the credential is terminated and the individual must begin the certification process again, using the policies and procedures in place at the time the new application is submitted.

In addition to CPBDs, AIBD recognizes registered architects, engineers and residential designers (in Nevada) as Certified Members of AIBD. These individuals must also recertify their membership level by obtaining 8.0 credits each year of membership.

Individuals who do not meet the membership recertification educational requirement will have their membership level changed to Professional Member. Certified Membership can be regained when the educational requirements have been caught up.

How do I check my status?

Please use our new MyCEApp.com.

Contact AIBD Certification Director Rusty Hudnet (certification@aibd.org) for your username and password if it's your first use of the new app. You already have an account set up, and Rusty can help you access it.